Title of the Activity: Cyber Awareness Session on “Artificial Intelligence and the Right to Privacy: Emerging Legal and Ethical Challenges”
Date of the Activity: 12th October 2026
Time: 3:00 PM IST onwards
Guest Speaker –Advocate Ranganath M.A(Techno-Legal Practitioner and Expert in Cyber Law, Digital Technologies, Cyber Forensics and Data Protection Assessment.)
Organized by: Bharati Vidyapeeth, New Law College, Pune in collaboration With NAKSH Foundation.
Total Number of Participants: 132
Report of the Session: As part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2026, Project CyberShield, Bharati Vidyapeeth, New Law College, Pune in collaboration With NAKSH Foundation organized an online cyber awareness session on “Artificial Intelligence and the Right to Privacy: Emerging Legal and Ethical Challenges” on 12th October 2026 at 3:00 PM IST through Zoom platform.
The session aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the right to privacy and the emerging legal and ethical challenges associated with the use of AI-driven technologies.
The session was addressed by Mr. Ranganath, a techno-legal practitioner with expertise in law, digital technologies, cyber forensics and data protection assessment. The session focused on key contemporary issues, including AI-powered surveillance, data profiling, automated decision-making, consent and the processing of personal data.
The discussion highlighted India's constitutional and legal framework for the protection of privacy and the need to balance technological innovation with individual rights and freedoms. The session provided an opportunity for participants to develop a better understanding of the responsibilities associated with the use of emerging technologies and the importance of ethical, transparent and privacy-conscious AI systems. The programme emphasized that technological advancement must be accompanied by appropriate legal safeguards, responsible data practices and greater public awareness. It reinforced the importance of cybersecurity education in preparing students to understand and address the legal challenges arising from the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Overall, the session was an informative and valuable initiative towards promoting cyber awareness, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence and respect for the fundamental right to privacy. The programme contributed to strengthening participants’ awareness of contemporary cyber law issues and the importance of protecting personal data in an increasingly digital society.
